>> i'm a new york city healer. tap dancer. >> fantastic. i understand eight of the original airmen are going to be or did attend the show. >> they came opening night. >> tell us about that. >> it was an amazing experience. it was scary. they were in the front row with their red jackets. after the show, we got to talk to them and hang out with them. through all the reviews that came out, the reviews that mattered to me were from them. they gave their blessing and they immensely enjoyed the show. they felt it was one of the best portrayals of them they have seen. >> they must be in their 80s and 90s now. >> 80s and 90s. the director who is a fighter pilot from 332nd squadron is in his 90s, but very much alive and kicking, has his iphone. they are getting up there. they are special individuals. >> what has been the response of the d.c. audience to the show? >> audiences are getting bigger every night. they are more diverse than they have ever been. in this area, that's what we are told. everyone seems to be interested in "fly." >> it looks lik